The train between Budapest and Lucerne takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lucerne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Budapest to Lucerne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lucerne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Budapest to Lucerne train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Lucerne is 810.7 km. The road distance is 1,110 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 23m.
